What do they sound like? How do they hunt and where do they live? Although these beautiful birds have unusual colours, a distinctive call and unique feathers, their camouflage and habits can make them hard to see when visiting Makuleke. Understanding their habits can assist us enjoy their unusual beauty.
Have you ever asked yourself if animals get emotional? It sure seems so when you watch a lioness gently cleansing het cubs. When a leopard gets wildly frustrated by a hyena who tries to steal a kill. Or when a group of elephants mourns a lost family member, gently touching the body of a deceased one with its trunk, standing around it in silence. There is something very intimate going on there.
Nestled in the northern part, between the Mara River, Kilileoni Mountain and the rolling grasslands of Kenya’s Maasai Mara ecosystem, EcoTraining, the Mara Training Centre, and Enonkishu Conservancy offer a unique blend of education, adventure, and cultural immersion. From the moment you arrive, the landscape’s sheer beauty and the wildlife’s richness set the stage for an extraordinary experience. Here’s a glimpse into what makes this destination so unique, with a focus on food, accommodation, and the overall atmosphere.
Elephants are iconic figures of the African landscape. Their gigantic stature and unique physique make them a symbol of strength and power. Their intelligence, strong social bonds, and intricate behaviour evoke human admiration and sympathy. Their distinctive features make them a huge tourist attraction and a keystone species in their ecosystems.
Saving South Africa’s Wildlife from Deadly Snares – we delve into the world of snare poaching that threatens our iconic African mammals and explore some solutions, from active snare patrols to community awareness initiatives. Together, we can make a difference!
World Nature Conservation Day, celebrated annually, highlights our vital role in protecting our natural world. We must celebrate the day and consciously explore how we can all make a real difference in our daily lives. No matter how small, every action adds to a significant, collective effort to protect our environment and promote sustainability.
Imagine yourself in the South African bush after a lovely day out, driving back to camp in the evening. You shine with the spotlight right and left, hoping to see something interesting, when you spot a small whitish reptile on the tree branch before you. Could this be a chameleon?
As we celebrate World Youth Skills Day, we join a global initiative to empower the next generation of leaders and innovators. This year’s theme, “Skilling Teachers, Trainers, and Youth for a Transformative Future,” highlights the crucial role of education and skill development in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Many people love encountering elephants on their game drive in the South African bush, regardless of whether it is on an individual or a whole herd. Besides the obvious visible behaviour, there are many smaller signs of body language. Knowing them and being able to interpret them can increase your enjoyment of any elephant sighting.
African wild dogs are a sight to behold with their colourful coats and long, elegant legs, especially in large packs. Unfortunately, the wild dog is one of the most endangered carnivores on the continent. We find out what makes them unique and how conservation initiatives strive to protect them.
Have you decided to take an EcoTraining course? Then, a wealth of information is available to take in beforehand. The course descriptions, enough pictures on social media to make you daydream for hours, packing lists, and videos on EcoTraining’s YouTube channel. You name it, it’s there! One thing you won’t be able to find out upfront, though – unless you sign up with a bunch of friends – is who will be the people joining you on the course. In this story, Wim reflects on the fantastic group on his 35-day Practical Field Guide course.
With their long necks, Giraffes can browse on leaves that other browsers can’t reach. Their strong hearts ensure that they can pump blood to their brain. Variations in genetics and coat patterns suggest that there might be more than one species. However, these fascinating creatures face threats, e.g. habitat loss, civil unrest, poaching, and ecological changes.
Study wildlife conservation and accredited field guide courses at any of our pioneering African training camps, around Africa.
Located on the banks of the Mara river,
the camp is nestled between communities
and wildlife conservancies.
Explore the untamed wilderness of Kruger
National Park’s Makuleke Concession
with EcoTraining.
Located at the confluence of the Limpopo
and Shashe Rivers, in the eastern
corner of Botswana.
A natural wonderland with free-roaming
elephants located in the Limpopo
Province of South Africa.
A sanctuary for wildlife, providing visitors
an opportunity to witness Africa’s
animals in their natural habitat.
A unique safari destination that offers
visitors an immersive and unforgettable
experience.
Want to become a field or nature guide? Explore our immersive courses and training programmes for professional safari guides and guardians of nature, taught and led by experts in the industry.
EcoTraining offers career and accredited courses, wildlife enthusiast courses, gap year programmes and customised group travel courses.
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